Indonesian Potato Patties | Perkedel Kentang (Begedil)

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add fiber and vitamins.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be pricier.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free but more expensive.

Steam or boil 2 large potatoes in their skin, then peel them.

Mash the potatoes using a pestle and mortar or a potato masher.

Add 2 large cloves of garlic, 2 shallots, and 1/4 cup of chopped scallions to the mashed potatoes.

Mix in salt and pepper to taste, using your hands or a spoon to combine thoroughly.

Form the mixture into small lime-sized balls and flatten them into oval patties.

Dip the patties in a beaten egg wash (1 egg).

Shallow fry the patties in moderate heat oil for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.

Fry the narrow edges of the patties as well.

Remove from the pan, hold for a minute, then return to the pan for another minute on low heat to firm them up.

Drain on paper towels and serve with your choice of sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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